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LEO 557

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,111 mi
Last recorded34,111 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEO 557
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 34,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 33,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 33,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 32,980 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,976 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,972 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,889 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 31,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,004 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,116 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 29,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 26,772 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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LEO 557 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LEO 557, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LEO 557 registered?

LEO 557 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is LEO 557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEO 557 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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